Posts Tagged ‘As Lions’

Showing that they know how to tone things done and take a different direction from their more familiar alternative metal sound, UK upstarts As Lions have just unveiled a video of their rendition of Rag ‘n’ Bone Man‘s popular single, ‘Skin’.

Last year, upon reviewing ‘Aftermath’, the debut 4-track EP from London’s As Lions, I questioned the wisdom of a new band coming out of the gates with something so apocalyptic and pessimistic. It seems now that the EP was meant to serve as a precursor to this debut album, ‘Selfish Age’. If it was meant to be a preview, it did it no justice.

Not content in being just an alternative night club now, Fat Lip have just unveiled details of their first ever festival (aptly titled Fat Lip Fest), which will see a headline slot from British rockers Young Guns, as confirmed in their first line-up announcement.

They only released their EP ‘Aftermath’ last month, but as there’s no rest for the wicked, British newbies As Lions have now confirmed their debut album. The record, titled ‘Selfish Age’, is set for release on January 20th 2017 via Eleven Seven Music/Better Noise Records.

Following putting out the odd song here and there and also hitting up a few tours and a spot at Download Festival this year, British newbies As Lions have confirmed details of their debut EP. The record, titled ‘Aftermath’, is set for release on October 14th 2016 through Better Noise Records/Eleven Seven Music.

You can check out the EP’s artwork, full track listing, and a stream of the title-track below:

Yesterday (June 24th 2016), after hours and hours of voting across the country, and then those votes being counted up, the UK made the decision to leave the EU. For those who aren’t quite sure what that is, that’s the European Union – a selection of countries across Europe that work together in a huge number of ways, including economically, travel, and trade, if we’re going to be super brief about it.

The UK has been a part of the EU for over four decades, and following the poll results is the first country (or, set of countries as it includes England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) to decide to leave the union after being a part of it. Of course, such a decision has split the opinions of many up and down the country, and as it affects the music industry, many musicians have also expressed their feelings on this historic decision.

Formed from the ashes of Rise To Remain, and a band we’ve tipped as ones to keep a close eye on this year, British up-and-comers As Lions have just dropped a brand new track, ‘White Flags’, which is expected to feature on the band’s yet-to-be-confirmed debut release. At this time, it’s uncertain whether this will be in the form of an EP or a full-length album.